An American born in 2019 will spend a larger share of their lifetime taking prescription drugs than being married or receiving an education, according to new research by Jessica Ho, associate professor of sociology and demography at Penn State. She reported the findings this week (article date: Oct 6) in the journal Demography.

  • Kasumi@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I mean, I have a chronic health issue and without recent advancements in systemic medications I’d live a horrifically painful and potentially socially isolated life. I’m thankful to be taking medications that make my life enjoyable - if for nothing else than to spend time with my dog <3

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      1 year ago

      Agreed. Before I found medication that worked, I basically sat around all day miserable. I was just sitting around in pain, doing nothing. No work, no hobbies, nothing. Because it was too much to handle along with pain that would make me scream if it got too bad. So thank whatever gods you feel like believing in for the pharmaceuticals that made the pain mostly go away.